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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 28, 2015 1:30 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
* Approval of minutes — July 21, 2015
* Confirmation of committee appointments
Shedrick Evans would be appointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The
term would commence July 28, 2015 and expire July 27, 2015. (Councilmember Robin Mouton)
A) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Lamar University regarding
funding to enhance the programming of the educational access channel
B) Authorize the City Manager to apply for and receive funding through the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission
C) Authorize the settlement of the lawsuit styled Cathy Taylor vs. City of Beaumont; Cause
No. 123,753
D) Authorize the settlement of the property claim of Fiberlight, LLC
E) Adopt municipal health care provider participation program model rules and procedures
F) Authorize the settlement of the lawsuit styled Bob Shaw d/b/a Bob Shaw Consulting
Engineers vs. City of Beaumont; Cause No. B-195,144 "
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City Council Agenda Item
City Council
Kyle Hayes, City Manager
Bart Bartkowiak, Chief Technology Officer
July 28, 2015
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager
to enter into an agreement with Lamar University regarding
funding to enhance the programming of the educational
access channel.
BACKGROUND
In 2005, the Texas Legislature passed legislation enacting a new Chapter 66 to the Texas Utilities
Code, authorizing a state -issued certificate of franchise authority for cable and video providers.
Within Chapter 66, it specifies that the operation of public, educational and governmental (PEG)
access channels for noncommercial programming shall be the responsibility of the municipality
receiving the benefit of such channel.
Currently, the City of Beaumont operates the governmental PEG channel and Lamar University
operates the educational PEG channel under agreement with the City of Beaumont.
Lamar University is asking for funding to enhance the programming of the educational PEG
channel. The three projects are:
1. Broadcast Journalism Emphasis: $67,901.65
a. This project aims to improve content by providing recording equipment to
journalism students.
2. LUTV-7 Studio Upgrade: $112,868.00
a. This project will purchase additional equipment for the news studio which allows
for more functionality.
3. Film/Video Emphasis: $82,450.30
a. This project aims to improve content by providing Super 8mm cameras and
equipment to journalism students.
The City of Beaumont agrees to reimburse Lamar University up to $263,219.95 for the purposes of
these projects. The reimbursement will be made from monies received from Time Warner that
are restricted for capital expenditures for public and governmental programming.
FUNDING SOURCE
Public Education. Government Programming (PEG) Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of resolution.
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with
Lamar University in a reimbursable amount not to exceed $263,219.95 to be used to
enhance the programming of the educational PEG channel.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 28th day of
July, 2015.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Bart Bartkowiak, Chief Technology Officer
MEETING DATE: July 28, 2015
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply
for and receive funding in the amount of $18,000 through the Texas
State Library and Archives Commission for library programming.
BACKGROUND
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission is offering $12,000 in paid training to attend
workshops for select libraries in Texas along with $6,000 in resource funding to establish children
related programming at the Beaumont Public Libraries.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of resolution.
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute all documents
necessary to apply for and accept education and funding through the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission ' in the amount of $18,000 to establish Family Place
programs at the Beaumont Public Libraries.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 28th day of
July, 2015.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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BEAUMONT
TEXAS
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney
MEETING DATE: July 28, 2015
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the
lawsuit styled Cathy Taylor vs. City of Beaumont; Cause No.
123,753.
BACKGROUND
The lawsuit styled Cathy Taylor vs. City of Beaumont; Cause No. 123,753 was presented and
discussed in Executive Session held on July 21, 2015. The City Attorney is requesting authority
to settle this suit in the amount of $12,500.
FUNDING SOURCE
General Liability Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of resolution.
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, the lawsuit styled Cathy Taylor vs. City of Beaumont; Cause No.
123,753 was discussed in Executive Session properly called and held Tuesday, July 21,
2015; and,
WHEREAS, the City Attorney is requesting authority to settle this lawsuit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby,
in all things, approved and adopted; and,
THAT the City Attorney be, and he is hereby, authorized to settle the lawsuit
styled Cathy Taylor vs. City of Beaumont; Cause No. 123,753 for the sum of Twelve
Thousand Five Hundred and XX/100 Dollars ($12,500.00); and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby
authorized to execute all documents related to settlement of the lawsuit.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 28th day of
July, 2015.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney
MEETING DATE: July 28, 2015
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the
property claim of Fiberlight, LLC.
BACKGROUND
This matter was presented and discussed in Executive Session held on July 21, 2015. The City
Attorney is requesting authority to settle the property claim in the amount of $12,015.88.
FUNDING SOURCE
General Liability Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, the claim of Fiberlight, LLC has been discussed in an Executive
Session properly called and held Tuesday, July 21, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, the City Attorney is requesting authority to settle this claim;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby,
in all things, approved and adopted; and,
THAT the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to settle the property
claim of Fiberlight, LLC and pay for the repair of damages in the amount of Twelve
Thousand Fifteen and 88/100 Dollars ($12,015.88); and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby
authorized to execute all documents related to settlement of the claim.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 28th day of
July, .2015.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney
MEETING DATE: July 28, 2015
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution adopting municipal health care
provider participation program model rules and procedures.
BACKGROUND
On June 9, 2015, the City Council authorized the City's participation in a municipal health care
provider participation program to support the payment of Medicaid supplemental hospital
payments to Safety -Net Hospitals in the City. At the same time, the City Council authorized
the execution of indigent care affiliation agreements with Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
and Christus Hospital. To further facilitate participation in this program, it is necessary for the
City of Beaumont to approve implementing requirements of the City of Beaumont's participation
in a municipal health care provider .participation program. These requirements provide for,
among other things, model rules and procedures, the collection of a mandatory payment from
each institutional health care provider participating in the program, the holding of public
hearings pertaining to the amount of the mandatory payment, as well as designating a depository
for the mandatory payments received. A copy of the model rules and procedures is attached for
your consideration.
FUNDING SOURCE
Local Safety -Net Hospitals (Hospital Affiliates) will provide funds for the mandatory payment to
be held and accounted for in the local provider participation fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of resolution.
Resolution Implementing Requirements of the City of Beaumont's Participation in a
Municipal Health Care Provider Participation Program
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature enacted by unanimous consent Senate Bill 1387,
which added Chapter 295 to the Health and Safety Code and which went into effect immediately
upon being signed by the Governor;
WHEREAS, pursuant to new Section 295.003 of the Health and Safety Code, the
governing body of a municipality may by order authorize the municipality to participate in a
municipal health care provider participation program and establish a Local Provider Participation
Fund;
WHEREAS, the purpose of participation in a municipal health care provider participation
program is to help local providers gain access to the Texas Transformation & Quality
Improvement 1115 Medicaid Waiver;
WHEREAS, the funding for the Local Provider Participation Fund is generated from
revenue from a mandatory payment that may be required by the municipality from an
institutional health care provider to fund certain intergovernmental transfers and indigent care
programs;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 295.003 of the Health and Safety Code, the City
Council of the City of Beaumont on June 9, 2015, authorized the municipality to participate in a
municipal health care provider participation program and establish a Local Provider Participation
Fund;
WHEREAS, the purpose of participation in a municipal health care provider participation
program is to generate revenue from a mandatory payment that may be required by the
municipality from an institutional health care provider to fund certain intergovernmental transfers
and indigent care programs;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 295.052 of the Health and Safety Code, the City
Council of the City of Beaumont on July 9, 2015, authorized the municipality to collect a
mandatory payment from each institutional health care provider located in the City Beaumont;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 295.053 of the Health and Safety Code, the governing
body of a municipality that collects a mandatory payment may adopt rules relating to the
administration of the mandatory payment;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 295.054 of the Health and Safety Code, the governing
body of a municipality that collects a mandatory payment must require each institutional health
care provider to submit to the municipality a copy of any financial and utilization data required by
and reported to the Department of State Health Services under Texas Health & Safety Code
Sections 311.032, and 311.033 and any rules adopted by the executive commissioner of the
Health and Human Services Commission to implement those sections;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 295.102 of the Health and Safety Code, the governing
body of a municipality that collects a mandatory payment must designate one or more banks
located in the municipality as the depository for mandatory payments received by the
municipality; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 295.151 of the Health and Safety Code, the governing
body of a municipality that collects a mandatory payment must set the amount of the mandatory
payment;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont:
1. Adopts the Municipal Health Care Participation Program Model Rules and Procedures
attached to this ORDER and identified as Exhibit A Municipal Health Care Participation
Program Model Rules and Procedures;
2. Requires each institutional health care provider to submit to the City of Beaumont a copy
of any financial and utilization data required by and reported to the Department of State
Health Services under Texas Health & Safety Code Sections 311.032 and 311.033 and
any rules adopted by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services
Commission to implement those sections;
3. Designates Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., located at 6250 Delaware, Beaumont, Texas,
77706, as the depository for mandatory payments received by the City of Beaumont;
4. Sets the amount of the mandatory payment for the fiscal year ending in 2015 as El
percent of the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider located in the
City of Beaumont; and
5. Authorizes the City Council of the City of Beaumont to take all other actions necessary to
meet the requirements of Chapter 295.
Passed and approved this 281 day of July, 2015.
Becky Ames, Mayor
Attest:
Tina Broussard, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney
MUNICIPAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
MODEL RULES AND PROCEDURES
General Provisions
Rule 1. Definitions. In these rules and procedures:
(a) "Mandatory payment" means a mandatory payment authorized under
Subtitle D. of Title 4 of the Texas Health & Safety Code.
(b) "Institutional health care provider" means a nonpublic hospital that provides
inpatient hospital services.
(c) "Paying hospital' means an institutional health care provider required to
make a mandatory payment.
(d) "Program" means a municipal health care provider participation program
authorized under Subtitle D of Title 4 of the Texas Health & Safety Code.
Rule 2. Municipal Health Care Provider Participation Program; Participation in
Program.
(a) A municipal health care provider participation_program authorizes a
municipality to collect a mandatory payment from each institutional health care provider
located in the municipality to be deposited in a local provider participation fund
established by the municipality. Money in the local provider participation fund may be
used by the municipality to fund certain intergovernmental transfers and indigent care
programs as provided by these rules and procedures.
(b) The governing body of a municipality may adopt an order authorizing a
municipality to participate in the program, subject to the limitations provided by these
rules and procedures.
(c) To the extent any provision or procedure under Subtitle D of Title 4 of the
Texas Health & Safety Code causes a mandatory payment to be ineligible for federal
matching funds, the municipality may provide by rule for an alternative provision or
procedure that conforms to the requirements of the federal Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services.
Powers and Duties of Governing Body of Municipality
Rule 3. Limitation on Authority to Require Mandatory Payment. The municipality
may require a mandatory payment from an institutional health care provider only in the
manner provided in these rules and procedures.
Rule 4. Majority Vote Required Prior to Mandatory Payment. The municipality may
not collect a mandatory payment without an affirmative vote of a majority of the
members of the governing body.
Rule 5. Institutional Health Care Provider Reporting; Inspection of Records.
(a) The municipality shall require each institutional health care provider to
submit to the municipality a copy of any financial and utilization data required by and
EXHIBIT."A" . '
reported to the Department of State Health Services under Texas Health & Safety Code
Sections 311.032 and 311.033 and any rules adopted by the executive commissioner of
the Health and Human Services Commission to implement those sections.
(b) The municipality may inspect the records of an institutional health care
provider to the extent necessary to ensure that the provider has submitted all required
data under this Rule.
General Financing Provisions
Rule 6. Hearing.
.(a) Each year, the governing body of he municipality shall hold a public hearing
on the amounts of any mandatory payments that the governing body intends to require
during the year and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
(b) Not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing required under
Rule 6(a), the governing body of the municipality shall publish notice of the hearing in a
newspaper of general circulation in the municipality.
(c) A representative of an institutional health.,care provider that is or may be
designated as a paying hospital is entitled to appear at the time and place designated in
the public notice and to be heard regarding any matter related to the mandatory
payments.
Rule 7. Depository.
(a) The municipality shall designate one or more banks located in the
municipality as the depository for mandatory payments received by the municipality. A
bank designated as a depository serves for two years or until a successor is designated.
(b) All income received by a municipality under these rules and procedures,
including the revenue from mandatory payments remaining after fees for assessing and
collecting the -mandatory payments are deducted, shall be deposited with the
municipality depository in the municipality's local provider participation fund and may be
withdrawn only as provided by these rules and procedures.
(c) All deposits into the municipality's local provider participation fund shall be
secured in the mannerprovided for securing municipal funds.
Rule 8. Local Provider Participation Fund; Authorized Uses of Money.
(a) Each municipality that collects a mandatory payment shall create a local
provider participation fund.
(b) The local provider participation fund of a municipality consists of:
(1) all revenue received by the municipality attributable to mandatory
payments, including any penalties and interest attributable to delinquent payments;
(2) money received from the Health and Human Services Commission
as a refund of an intergovernmental transfer from the municipality to the state for the
purpose of providing the nonfederal share of Medicaid supplemental payment program
payments, provided that the intergovernmental transfer does not receive a federal
matching payment; and
(3) the earnings of the local provider participation fund.
(c) Money deposited to the local provider participation fund may be used only
to:
(1) fund intergovernmental transfers from the municipality to the state
to provide the nonfederal share of a Medicaid supplemental payment program
authorized under the state Medicaid plan, the Texas Healthcare Transformation and
Quality Improvement Program waiver issued under Section 1115 of the federal Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1315), or a successor waiver program authorizing
similar. Medicaid supplemental payment programs;
(2) _subsidize indigent programs;
(3) pay the administrative expenses of the municipality solely for
activities under these rules and procedures;
(4) refund a portion of a mandatory payment collected in error from a
paying hospital; and .
(5) refund to paying hospitals the proportionate share of money
received by the municipality from the Health and Human Services Commission that is
not used to fund the nonfederal share of Medicaid supplemental payment program
payments.
(d) Money in the local provider participation fund may not be commingled with
other municipal funds.
(e) An intergovernmental transfer of funds described by Rule 8(c)(1) and any
funds received by the municipality as a result of an intergovernmental transfer described
by that rule may not be used by the municipality or any other entity to expand Medicaid
eligibility under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. No. 111-148) as
amended by.the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub. L. No.
111-152).,
Mandatory Payments
Rule 9. Mandatory Payments Based on Paying Hospital Net Patient Revenue.
(a) Except as provided by Rule 11, the governing body of a municipality that
collects a mandatory payment may require an annual mandatory payment to be
assessed on the net patient revenue of each institutional health care provider located in
the municipality.
(b) The governing body of a municipality may provide for the mandatory
payment to be assessed quarterly. Mandatory payments are typically due no later than
90 days after such payment is assessed.
(c) In the first year in which the mandatory payment is required, the mandatory
payment is assessed based on the data for 2013 collected pursuant to Section 5(a). If
no such data are available for an institutional health care provider, the mandatory
payment may be calculated based on the institutional health care provider's Medicare
cost report submitted for the 2013 fiscal. year or for the closest subsequent fiscal year
for which the provider submitted the Medicare cost report.
(d) The municipality shall update the amount of the mandatory payment on an
annual basis.
Rule .10. Mandatory Payment Requirements
(a) The amount of a mandatory payment must be uniformly proportionate with
the amount of net patient revenue generated by each paying hospital in the municipality.
(b) The governing body of a municipality that collects a mandatory payment
shall set the amount of the mandatory. payment.
(c) Subject to the maximum amount prescribed by Rule 11(a), the governing
body of a municipality that collects a mandatory payment shall set the mandatory
payments in amounts that in the aggregate will generate sufficient revenue to cover the
administrative expenses of the municipality for activities under these rules and
procedures and to fund purposes described in Rule 8(c).
(d) The annual amount of revenue from mandatory payments used for
administrative expenses of the municipality for activities under these rules and
procedures may not exceed the lesser of four percent of the total revenue generated
from the mandatory payment or $20,000.
Rule 11. Mandatory Payment Prohibitions.
(a) The amount of the mandatory payment required of each paying hospital
may not exceed an amount that, when added to the amount of the mandatory payments
required from all other paying hospitals in the municipality, equals an amount of revenue
that exceeds six percent of the aggregate net patient revenue of all paying hospitals in
the municipality.
(b) A mandatory payment may not hold harmless any institutional health care
provider, as required under 42 U.S.C. Section 1396b(w).
. (c) A paying hospital may not add a mandatory payment required under this
section as a surcharge to a patient.
(d) If a municipality determines that administration of mandatory payments is
increasing the costs of health care to the residents of the municipality, the governing
body of the municipality may rescind participation in the program and refund to each
paying hospital the proportionate share of any money remaining in the local provider
participation fund at the time the municipality's participation is rescinded.
Rule 12. Assessment and Collection of Mandatory Payments.
(a) Except as provided by Rule 12(b), the municipal tax assessor -collector shall
collect the mandatory payment. The municipal tax assessor -collector shall charge and
deduct from mandatory payments collected for the municipality a fee for collecting the
mandatory payment in an amount determined by the governing body of the municipality,
not to exceed the municipal tax assessor -collector's usual and customary charges or the
amount specified in Rule 10(d).
(b) The governing body of a municipality may contract for the assessment and
collection of mandatory payments in the manner provided by Title 1, Tax Code, for the
assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes.
(d) Revenue from a fee charged by a municipal tax assessor -collector for
collecting the mandatory payment shall be deposited in the municipal general fund and,
if appropriate, shall be reported as fees of the municipal tax assessor -collector.
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Rule 13. Interest and Penalties. Any interest and penalties on mandatory payments
are governed by the law applicable to municipal ad valorem taxes. Discounts applicable
to municipal ad valorem taxes do not apply.
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BEAUMONT
TEXAS
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney
MEETING DATE: July 28, 2015
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the
lawsuit styled Bob Shaw d/b/a Bob Shaw Consulting Engineers vs.
City of Beaumont; Cause No. B-195,144.
BACKGROUND
The lawsuit styled Bob Shaw d/b/a Bob Shaw Consulting Engineers vs. City of Beaumont, Cause
No. B-195,144, was presented and discussed in Executive Session held on July 21, 2015. The
City Attorney is requesting authority to settle this suit in the amount of $78,290.00.
FUNDING SOURCE
General Liability Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of resolution.
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, the lawsuit styled Bob Shaw d/b/a Bob Shaw Consulting Engineers
vs. City of Beaumont; Cause No. B-195,144 was discussed in Executive Session
properly called and held Tuesday, July 21, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, the City Attorney is requesting authority to settle this lawsuit;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby,,
in all things, approved and adopted; and,
THAT the City Attorney be, and he is hereby, authorized to settle the lawsuit
styled Bob Shaw d/b/a Bob Shaw Consulting Engineers vs. City of Beaumont, Cause
No. B-195,144, for the sum of Seventy -Eight Thousand Two Hundred Ninety and
XX/100 Dollars ($78,290.00); and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City . Manager be and he is hereby
authorized to execute all necessary documents related to the settlement of the lawsuit.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 28th day of
July, 2015.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
BEAUMONT
TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 28, 2015 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
* Invocation Pledge Roll Call
Presentations and Recognition
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda item No. 2/Consent
Agenda
* Consent Agenda
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a construction and agricultural
equipment dealership on property zoned GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple
Family Dwelling) at 1115 Wescalder Road
2. Consider amending Section 14.04.009 (h) of the Code of Ordinances to allow the
sale, consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages within city parks under
certain conditions
WORK SESSION
* Review and discuss private warranty programs available for customer water/sewer
lines
COMMENTS
* Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters
* Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services
are requested to contact Mitchell Normand at 880-3777 three days prior to the meeting.
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July 28, 2015
Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a construction and agricultural equipment
dealership on property zoned GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) at 1115
Wescalder Road
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TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
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PREPARED BY: Chris Boone, Planning & Community Development Director
MEETING DATE: July 28, 2015
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a
construction and agricultural equipment dealership on properly
zoned GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling)
at 1115 Wescalder Road.
BACKGROUND
Barry Graves is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow an agricultural and light construction
equipment dealership at 1115 Wescalder. His plan is to renovate the existing 9200 sq. ft.
building. The building is located on 3.46 acres with adequate parking and utilities. The
dealership will provide new and used equipment as well as parts, service and rental.
At a Joint Public Hearing held July 20, 2015, the Planning Commission recommended 6:0 to
approve a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a construction and agricultural equipment
dealership on property zoned GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) at 1115
Wescalder Road. Subject to the following condition:
1. Install a 6' wide landscaped buffer at Wescalder between existing driveways to shield
customer parking areas.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Install a 6' wide landscaped buffer at Wescalder between existing driveways to shield
customer parking areas.
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION
BEAUMONT, TEXAS
(Chapter 28, City Codes)
TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
APPLICANT'S
APPLICANT'S
APPLICANT' S PHONE #: �(j & zltll' ,�-7 - 5 j �� -, f FAX #:"/,, 2 3 7 - 3 7%V
NAME OF
ADDRESS OF
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
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DUMBER OF ACRES ; q &.I�-
SURVEY
NUMBER OF ACRES
For properties not in a recorded subdivision, submit a copy of a current survey or plat showing the properties
proposed for a specific use permit, and a complete legal field note description.
PROPOSED
ZONE: s 0
"AATTACH A LETTER describing all processes and activities involved with the proposed uses.
ATTACH A SITE PLAN drawn to scale with the information listed on the top back side of this sheet.
ATTACH A REDUCED 8 1/" X 11" PHOTOCOPY OF THE SITE PLAN.
THE EIGHT CONDITIONS listed on the back side of this sheet must be met before City Council can grant a specific use
permit. PLEASE ADDRESS EACH CONDITION IN DETAIL.
ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FEE:
LESS THAN V2 ACRE......:..........................................................$250.00
'/Z ACRE OR MORE AND LESS THAN 5 ACRES...................$450.00
5 ACRES OR MORE...................................................................$650.00
I, being the undersigned applicant, understand that all of the conditions, dimensions, building sizes, landscaping and parking
areas depicted on the site plan sh� be adhered to as amended and approved by City Council.
SIGNATURE OF
SIGNATURE OF
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NOT APPLICANT) DATE:
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT TO: CITY OF BEAUMONT
PLANNING DIVISION
801 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201
BEAUMONT, TX 77701
FILE NUMBER: 7-2 a J ' �'
DATE RECEIVED: Phone - (409) 880-3764
Fax - (409) 880-3133
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PLEASE MAKE NOTE ON REVERSE SIDE OF CONDITIONS TO BE MET REGARDING THE SITE PLAN AND LETTER OF
PROPOSED USES AND ACTIVITIES.
Description letter
This permit application is for the renovation of an existing 9200 sq. ft. building
located at 1115 Wescalder, Beaumont, TX. 77707. This building is located on 3.46
acres of real estate which includes existing concrete parking and utilities. This
facility will house a new agriculture and light construction equipment dealership
which will provide new and used equipment as well as parts, service and rental.
This type business will have a positive effect on the immediate surrounding area
and will not in any way create any offensive nuisances such as odor, dust or
excessive noise. Once complete, the facility will have the appearance of a new,
clean, well maintained business.
ZONING ORDINANCE CONDITIONS
Renovating this building and property will have a positive effect on property
values in the surrounding area. Before this property was purchased for this
project, it had been vacant for many years and had become an eyesore. The
city of Beaumont had placed several weed liens against the prior owner that
was satisfied before closing.
This property is bordered by a cell tower on the south side, a drainage district
ditch on the east side, Hwy 90 on the north side and Wescalder on the west,
which will have no effect on the surrounding vacant property.
Since this facility is existing, access, utilities and drainage are in place.
Utilities will have to be reconnected as part of the renovation.
Existing driveways and parking are of concrete and are adequate and will not
adversely affect the general public or neighboring properties.
Odors, fumes, dust, noise or vibration will not be an issue with this type
business.
The south side adjoining property has a drainage ditch and an adjacent cell
tower with a tree barrier and with the location of the building, lighting will
not adversely affect neighboring properties.
ORDINANCE NO.
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW A CONSTRUCTION AND AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT
DEALERSHIP IN A GC -MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT AT 1115 WESCALDER ROAD IN THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, Barry Graves has applied for a specific use permit to allow a
construction and agricultural equipment dealership in a GC -MD (General Commercial—
Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 1115 Wescalder Road, being Lots 6-13 and 6-C,
Block 1, Wescalder Fig Acres, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 4.46
acres, more or less, as shown on Exhibit 'A" attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Beaumont
considered the request and is recommending approval of a specific use permit to allow
a construction and agricultural equipment dealership in a GC -MD (General Commercial -
Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 1115 Wescalder Road, subject to the following
condition:
and,
• Install a 6' wide landscaped buffer at Wescalder between existing
driveways to shield customer parking areas;
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the issuance of such specific
use permit is in the best interest of the City of Beaumont and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby,
in all things, approved and adopted; and,
Section 1.
That a specific use permit to allow a construction and agricultural equipment
dealership in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 1115
Wescalder Road; being Lots 6-B & 6-C, Block 1, Wescalder Fig Acres, Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas., containing 4.46 acres, more or less, as shown on Exhibit "A,"
is hereby granted to Barry Graves, his legal representatives, successors and assigns,
as shown on Exhibit "B," attached hereto .and made a part hereof for all purposes,
subject to the following condition:
Install a 6' wide landscaped buffer at Wescalder between existing
driveways to shield customer parking areas.
Section 2,
That the specific use permit herein granted is expressly issued for and in
accordance with each particular and detail of the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit "B"
and made a part hereof for all purposes.
Section 3.
Notwithstanding the site plan attached hereto, the use of the property herein above
described shall be in all other respects subject to all of the applicable regulations
contained in Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas-, as amended,
as well as comply with any and all federal, state and local statutes, regulations or
ordinances which may apply.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 28th day of
July, 2015.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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July 28, 2015
Consider amending Section 14.04.009 (h) of the Code of Ordinances to allow the sale,
consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages within city parks under certain conditions
BEAUMONT
TEXAS
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Chris Jarmon, Executive Assistant to the City Manager
MEETING DATE: July 28, 2015
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider amending section 14.04.009 (h) of the Code of
Ordinances to allow the sale, consumption and possession of
alcoholic beverages within city parks under certain conditions.
BACKGROUND
The City of Beaumont's Code of Ordinances currently allow the sale, consumption or possession
of alcoholic beverages at the Henry Homberg Golf Course, but only for special functions or
tournaments by groups or organizations authorized to hold these types of events, and the
ordinance only allows alcohol to be possessed or consumed at Riverfront Park.
The proposed ordinance changes have two major parts: first, the ordinance would be amended to
allow alcoholic beverages within all of the Henry Homberg Golf Course, including the
clubhouse, regardless of whether or not a special function or tournament is being held; second,
the ordinance would allow for the sale, consumption, or possession of alcoholic beverages within
city parks so long as the sale is in conjunction with a city -sponsored event.
The ordinance would not allow individuals to bring their own alcoholic beverages to either the
golf course or to city parks.
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of ordinance.
Sec. 14.04.009 Behavior
(h) Alcoholic beverages. No person shall sell, consume or possess any alcoholic beverage within
any park of the city. The prohibition against sale, consumption or possession of alcoholic
beverages shall not apply as follows:
(1) Within Riverfront Park so long as the sale is to, and possession and consumption
is by, persons who are attending functions which are sponsored by groups or
organizations and which are held in conjunction with the rental and use of facilities
controlled by the Civic Center complex.
(-3)� Within the clubhouse of the Henry Homberg Golf Course; and the prehibitie
does not apply or on the golf course itself, pursuant to the authorized sale of alcoholic
beverages by the golf course operators.
by groups or organizations authorized to be held at the 14enfy 14emberg Golf Coufse.
(3) Within any city park so long as the sale consumption and possession of alcohol
is only by and/or as a result of the purchase, dispensing or being given in conjunction
with a cit}_ -sponsored event.
ORDINANCE NO.
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14,
PUBLIC WAYS AND PLACES, ARTICLE 14.04, PARKS
AND RECREATION, SECTION 14.04.009(h)(2) and (3), OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS,
TO ALLOW THE SALE, CONSUMPTION AND
POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN
CITY PARKS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
Section 1.
THAT Chapter 14, Article 14.04, Sections 14.04.009(h)(2) and (3), of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Beaumont, be and the same are hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 14.04.009 Behavior
(h) Alcoholic beverages. No. person shall sell, consume or possess
any alcoholic beverage within any park of the city. The prohibition against
sale, consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages shall not apply as
follows:
(2) Within the clubhouse of the Henry Homberg Golf Course or
on the golf course itself, pursuant to the authorized sale of alcoholic
beverages by the golf course operators;
(3) Within any city park, so long as the sale, consumption, and
possession of alcohol is only by and/or as a result of the purchase,
dispensing or being given in conjunction with a city -sponsored
event.
Section 2.
That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or the
application of same to a particular set of persons or circumstances, should for any
reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this
ordinance, and to such end, the various portions and provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be severable.
Section 3.
That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent
of the conflict only.
Section 4.
That any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be
punished as provided in Section 1.01.009 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Beaumont, Texas.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 28th day of
July, 2015.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
WORK SESSION
Review and discuss private warranty programs available for
customer water/sewer lines